MurrayM
Guru
Will be visiting the fuel dock (self-serve) for the first time later today, and could use some shared wisdom.
We have 3 cube shaped diesel fuel tanks; 2 holding 50 gallons, and one holding 40 gallons. The sight tubes are impossible to read (flexible fuel hose was used) unless backlit with a flashlight. The levels are below the 1/2 mark, but above 1/4.
I've got the basics so far;
- wear lifejacket
- securely tie boat
- engine off
- all electrical off
- everyone off boat
- keep nozzle in contact with pipe to avoid sparks
- have rags / absorbent pads ready
- leave room for fuel to expand when it heats up
That last one is where I feel stumped.
What do you do to avoid overfilling? Are there any glaring omissions to the list above? Please share!
We have 3 cube shaped diesel fuel tanks; 2 holding 50 gallons, and one holding 40 gallons. The sight tubes are impossible to read (flexible fuel hose was used) unless backlit with a flashlight. The levels are below the 1/2 mark, but above 1/4.
I've got the basics so far;
- wear lifejacket
- securely tie boat
- engine off
- all electrical off
- everyone off boat
- keep nozzle in contact with pipe to avoid sparks
- have rags / absorbent pads ready
- leave room for fuel to expand when it heats up
That last one is where I feel stumped.
What do you do to avoid overfilling? Are there any glaring omissions to the list above? Please share!